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Carolyn de la Drapiere offers a comprehensive set of bespoke services to help your create your dream dress, top, skirt or shirt.

We provide a service for selected items where you can select a fabric colour other than those on regular sale. Maybe you would like a colour that better compliments your complexion.

Alternatively you may wish to select a design from our online boutique and source the fabric yourself. We will then use your fabric to create a truly 'one off' item at a very affordable price.

For those with more specific requirements we offer a full bespoke design and fitting services. This service is ideal for those with individual fitting requirements or those who would like a real 'statement' piece.

Finally we offer an alterations service for those who require some modifications to items obtained from our online boutique.

Please use the menu on the left to obtain further details of these services.

"I have always had trouble getting clothes to fit as I have such a huge bust in relation to the rest of my body. Your clothes are like a dream, especially as I can have them altered and fitted to my exact shape.

It has been a huge relief for me to find you and your business shirts, as I regularly present seminars to large groups of people, and my clothes have made me feel very self conscious. I always felt like the buttons on my shirts were either popping open, or the shirts were shapeless and baggy. Now I can have shirts that show off my waist , but stay closed as well.

The quality of the shirting fabric is really luxuriant as well and has stayed crisp and soft, despite endless washings.

Am a big fan of my Bloomsbury Button skirt as well!"

Heather, 39 yrs, Size 16

"Your new web-site is fantastic. It is crisp and clear visually and the descriptions and blog are a joy to read. The very best on line experience combined with excellent personal service makes shopping a pleasure. I am beginning to feel sorry for less curvy women."

Barbara - Edinburgh

"I love fashion, why can't designers understand that there are women out there who love clothes and have plenty of money to spend on it but can't find anything that fits and is great quality.

Carolyn , you have saved me from fashion hell. I love your clothes. I love the dresses you have made for me this summer, I love coming to see you and talking through styles and fabrics. You are easy to talk to and listen to what I want. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!"

Mel, Size 18, London, 40's

"Thank you so very very much for making me these two marvellous tops. You have no idea how happy I am to have found you and to be able to get sexy glamorous clothes that have shape in them. I love the fact that I could choose the colour of fabric and have this made in my favourite Blue. I will now feel really fabulous going to the two weddings this summer, that I was otherwise dreading."

Flo, 38 yrs, Size 28, Yorkshire

“Finding you has been the most amazing experience. I had got to the point where I thought I would never find something suitable for my daughter's wedding. It was so frustrating, as I had the money to spend on something nice but couldn't find anything to buy with it. Now I have, and the whole experience of deciding on a dress, having it made to measure just for me has been such fun and so rewarding. I will definitely be back for more of your clothes. Thanks ever so much.”

Jill, Devon, Aged 50. Size 18

“Thanks for the gorgeous dress you made for me to wear to Buckingham Palace this summer for Afternoon Tea. I felt amazing in it, fitted in with everyone and didn't feel self conscious for the first time in years. Your clothes and designs are wonderful.”

Marg, Aged 49, Size 20

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